Level 3 Certificate Childcare & Education

The Technical Level 3 Certificate in Childcare and Education will prepare you for the Technical Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator). The course will provide you with essential knowledge of children from birth to seven years and practical experience working with children from birth to five years.

If you are interested in a career in childcare, then this course will enable you to gain the skills you require to work within a childcare setting. You will gain valuable experience within a childcare environment where you will link theory to practice.

Examples of units that will be covered:

Child development

Play and learning

Understanding additional needs

Child Health

Providing Safe Environments

Observation assessment and planning

The Technical Level 3 Certificate in Childcare and Education will prepare you to work with children from birth to five years and help you gain knowledge of children aged five to seven years. You could also progress on to the second year to complete the Technical Diploma in Childcare and Education or into a job within an early years setting.

After completion of the technical diploma, you could then progress on to a Level 4 HNC Early Childhood Education and Care.

You must have a placement or be working within an early years setting at the beginning of the course to cover the mandatory placement. This demonstrates competence in both knowledge and skills.

The college has good links with local early years settings and has a wide range of opportunities for guest speakers.

We have a team of staff dedicated to providing learning support if required, as well as a Welfare Team that is on hand to offer guidance, support and help when needed. Additionally, eligible students can access a wide range of finance and funding support to help them during their time at college.

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We offer students on higher education courses access to exceptional facilities, experienced tutors, and a supportive learning environment.

Our tutors will offer you the benefit of their own industry experiences, whilst also encompassing the knowledge and experience of the students in class. The open approach to learning at the college allows you to understand how the topic or unit you are studying relates not just to your personal working environment but also the working environment of your peers.

You must be over the age of 19 to study this course.

You will need to complete a 365-hour work placement to complete this course, therefore you must be working, volunteering, or completing a practical placement for a minimum of two days per week.

It is recommended you hold GCSE English and/or maths at grade 4/C or above, or equivalent.

For the course, you will need to have a folder, a notepad, pens, felt tips, highlighters, dividers, and plastic wallets. If you do not work in a setting and are going to be volunteering, you will need to apply for a DBS which is approximately £38.

Trips that may take place include Edge Hill University, Chester University, and Thackary Museum. Trips will cost between £20-30 each.

Other costs may include textbooks to support your learning.